The NT's Chief Vet gives some tips about how to keep chickens healthy in the tropics.
Two-time World's Strongest Man, Olympian and budgerigar breeder, Geoff Capes dies
Geoff Capes, who twice won the World's Strongest Man in the 1980s and competed at three Olympic Games, as well as being a renowned breeder of budgerigars, has died aged 75.
Photo shows Geoff Capes with a budgerigar balancing on his bicepHelping pet owners deal with grief and loss
About 70 percent of Australians own a pet, but some owners still feel embarrassed by their grief when their best friend dies.
Has Video Duration: 1 minute 48 seconds.How do you make the heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to a pet?
Deciding when to end the life of an old or sick pet can be incredibly tough, so many animal owners are now seeking help from bereavement counsellors.
Photo shows a woman is hugging a golden retriever dog'Too big, too powerful?' Main Bunnings competitor lashes out about the hardware chain's dominance
Bunnings is Australia's most trusted brand. But allegations the hardware chain has been abusing its market power have prompted a Senate inquiry that is set to scrutinise the market power of many large format retailers.
Photo shows Bunnings store sign'Tough old cat' resuscitated by firefighter after blaze destroys family home in NSW
A family who lost everything in a house fire aren't surprised their pet cat pulled through, after being given lifesaving treatment by a volunteer firefighter who works as a veterinary nurse.
Photo shows Grey cat sits on blanket indoorsHeightened tick season a timely reminder for Sydney pet owners to check pets regularly
A group of Sydney veterinarian clinics say there are daily reports of pets in a critical condition during tick season, some with potentially fatal paralysis tick bites.
Photo shows Small white dog with cocked headSouth West town records 51 per cent increase in animal cruelty cases as RSPCA releases latest hot spots
The RSPCA has released its latest animal cruelty hotspots in WA, with the South West seeing an increase in reports.
Photo shows A black and white dog with it's mouth openParalysis ticks are looking for hosts this time of year, here's how to protect your pets
One in 10 pets don't survive tick bites, but new research can now anticipate how dangerous the upcoming season will be.
Topic:Explainer
Renters with pets big winners in state government shake-up
NSW Premier Chris Minns said he hoped the bill, which will be introduced to parliament next month, would "make things a bit less stressful for renters".
Photo shows A small white dog wearing a jacket and sitting on a couch.In his 80s with a love of rescue dogs, 'Nuts' has cashed in more than a million empties for charity
Animal-loving retiree Selwyn "Nuts" Nutley has recycled more than a million cans and bottles in his small Queensland town, raising more than $100,000 for a pet rescue service that would have gone under without him.
Topic:Feel Good
Photo shows An older man with white hair smiles, he is holding a small fluffy dog which looks happy and standing front of a row of bins'Pet detective' calls for national microchipping registry to help track missing dogs
Kyra Duffy now thinks her dogs have been stolen and she's dismayed there's no national pet database to help her.
Photo shows A tan, black and white working dog cross and a larger light coloured Husky standing at a glass door looking inside at treats.Are crossbred 'designer dogs' healthier than pedigrees?
New research has busted a common myth about three common poodle crossbreeds — cockapoos, labradoodles and cavapoos — and whether they're healthier than pedigrees.
Topic:Analysis
Photo shows A cavapoo and another dog sitting on a lawn with their tongues out.'There are ways we can help': Options to consider before surrendering a pet
Animal Welfare League Queensland has seen an increase in pet surrenders due to the rising cost of living and the rental crisis.
Photo shows photo of a cat with blue eyesPet-friendly cabins on new Bass Strait ferries given stamp of approval by RSPCA
Pets travelling on the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries will be allowed to bunk with their owners in designated cabins or stay in secure kennels.
Photo shows A blond and black pug dog lies between terracotta sheetsWhat are the best ways to look after your dog's teeth at home?
From toothpastes and toothbrushes to chews and toys, there are a range of at-home dental products for dogs. But what actually works to help prevent dental disease in your dog?
Photo shows A golden retriever sits as its owner attempts tom brush its teeth with a small toothbrushIn the NT, owning a pet crocodile has become an election issue
The NT government will no longer grant new permits to own a pet crocodile, leaving some "devastated" and the NT opposition saying it would "review" the new rules.
Photo shows Roger Matthews holds a knife while sitting next to an open crocodile mouth.'Single-biggest animal welfare operation in Tasmania's history': Last dogs removed from labradoodle breeder rehomed
Four weeks after one of Tasmania's largest dog-breeding business shut down, the last of more than 230 labradoodles have been surrendered to the RSPCA.
Photo shows A woman with dark hair smiles at a freshly groomed labradoodle alongside a woman with grey hair embracing a scruffy one.Vets fear IV fluid shortage 'could lead to deaths' as supplies are rationed
The veterinary sector is feeling the brunt of an IV fluid shortage, with animals at risk of missing out on life-saving operations. The dwindling supply has also seen prices skyrocket.
Photo shows A dog in a vet clinic.Designer dogs among pets being abandoned as rescue organisations swamped by unwanted animals
Animal rescue organisations say they are struggling to cope amid a surge in pet surrenders, with RSPCA ACT seeing a 30 to 40 per cent increase in animals coming into care.
Photo shows A medium sized dog with white fluffy hair sits, with a woman behind her.'We're really focused on employee wellbeing': The office where pets are welcome
A company policy to allow dogs in the workplace has expanded from one day to five at a Hobart-based business after employees discover the health benefits of having pets in the office.
Topic:Solutions
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